1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Flavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Flavia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |